Insulation, air sealing, drywall and plastering for homeowners, general contractors, developers and property managers from Lynn and Saugus to Newburyport and Amesbury.
The North Shore has some of the oldest housing in Massachusetts: early colonial and Federal-era homes in Salem, Marblehead, Ipswich and Newburyport, Victorian two-families in Lynn and Beverly, and mid-century capes and colonials in Peabody, Danvers and Reading. Each era built walls, attics and foundations differently, and each needs an insulation plan that respects how the house was put together.
Smooth handles both the thermal envelope and the finished wall: insulation and air sealing first, then drywall, blueboard, veneer plaster or traditional three-coat plaster. General contractors and owners coordinate one schedule instead of separate insulation, board and plaster trades.
Insulation, drywall and plastering coordinated under one contractor relationship, which means fewer trade handoffs and simpler scheduling for general contractors, developers and property owners.
Open-cell and closed-cell foam for attics, walls, rim joists and basements.
Air sealing plus blown or spray-applied insulation, with ventilation paths kept clear.
Veneer and three-coat plaster, repair and historic restoration.
Hang through Level 5 finish for renovations, additions and new construction.
Rim joists and foundation walls, with assemblies chosen for below-grade moisture.
Sealing the leaks behind drafts, ice dams and heat loss.
Cellulose and fiberglass for open attics and closed wall cavities.
Whole-house envelope upgrades planned around comfort and moisture.
Ground vapor barriers, wall insulation and air sealing for crawl spaces.
Energy-efficient windows installed with attention to flashing and air sealing.
Homes near the water in Gloucester, Rockport, Marblehead and Swampscott take wind-driven rain and salt air. Air sealing cuts drafts at windows, sills and attic floors, and insulation is chosen with moisture movement through the wall in mind.
Many North Shore houses still have original lath-and-plaster walls. We repair and restore plaster, match existing textures, and use veneer plaster over blueboard where walls need replacing.
Fieldstone and brick foundations are common in older neighborhoods. Rim joists are usually the largest air leak below grade, and foundation walls need an assembly that handles ground moisture. We look at the space before recommending spray foam, rigid board or a combination.
Essex County is in IECC climate zone 5. We air seal first, then insulate to a depth the assembly can handle, after reviewing comfort goals, existing insulation and moisture risks. We won't promise a savings figure without seeing the house.
Every recommendation follows an on-site assessment. We don't assume a particular house has a moisture, ventilation or insulation problem until we've seen it.
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We work across the North Shore, including Lynn, Salem, Peabody, Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Swampscott, Saugus, Lynnfield, Middleton, Topsfield, Ipswich, Hamilton, Wenham, Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Newburyport and Amesbury, plus Wakefield, Reading and North Reading. If your town isn't listed, call 857-214-2434.
Often, yes. Dense-pack cellulose can be blown into closed wall cavities through small access holes that are patched afterward. Whether that suits a particular wall depends on its condition, framing and moisture exposure, which we check on site.
Yes. We work for general contractors and builders, coordinating insulation, drywall or blueboard, plaster and paint on one schedule. Certificates of insurance are available when required.
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